Gloucester Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gloucester's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 10.4 per 1,000 residents, a stark 48.6% above the UK average of 7.0. This marked elevation reflects a shifting crime profile, with violent crimes dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.3% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (52% above). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.4%, also far exceeding the UK rate of 0.9 per 1,000. The seasonal context of December—characterised by extended dark evenings, empty homes during the festive period, and heightened retail activity—likely contributes to these patterns. While shoplifting (9.9%) and public order offences (7.2%) remain persistent issues, their rates also exceed UK averages by 75% and 59% respectively. This data suggests a combination of Gloucester's urban fabric and seasonal rhythms, with high-traffic areas and commercial districts likely amplifying certain crime types. The continued presence of violent crime, even as property-related offences like burglary and vehicle crime remain stable or decline, underscores a need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies in Gloucester's more densely populated zones.

December 2025 saw troubling month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with drugs-related offences surging by 38.5% (26 → 36) and other unspecified crimes rising 22.2% (27 → 33). Possession of weapons also increased by 10.5% (19 → 21), a sharp rise that may signal emerging patterns in Gloucester's criminal landscape. Violence and sexual offences—already 52% above the UK average—remain high, with 537 incidents recorded. This stark contrast to the UK rate of 2.6 per 1,000 highlights Gloucester's unique challenges, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or social mixing. Conversely, some categories showed unexpected declines: bicycle theft fell 53.1% (32 → 15), possibly due to seasonal factors or increased security measures, while theft from the person dropped 33.3% (12 → 8). Burglary also decreased by 26.3% (57 → 42), though it still remains 7% above the UK average. These mixed trends underscore the need for residents to remain vigilant, particularly in public spaces and during late hours, as the combination of festive activity and darker evenings appears to amplify certain risks.

Gloucester's crime rate remained stable at 10.4 per 1,000 in December 2025, matching the previous month's figure exactly. This consistency contrasts with the UK average, which Gloucester continues to exceed by nearly half. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 46 crimes per day—equivalent to one reported incident for every 96 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, illustrates the scale of criminal activity relative to Gloucester's population of 138,598. When contextualised within the local population, the 1-in-96 ratio highlights the tangible impact on residents, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of reported incidents. While some categories like vehicle crime and other thefts align closely with or even fall below UK averages, the persistent elevation in violent and anti-social crimes indicates a systemic challenge. This comparison reinforces the need for targeted interventions, as Gloucester's crime profile diverges significantly from national trends in key areas, demanding a nuanced approach to local policing and community engagement strategies.